The former president’s remarks represent perhaps his most serious distortion yet of the events of Jan. 6.This photo shows supporters of former President Donald Trump, with a Confederate-themed flag among others, listening to him speak as they rally in Washington before the deadly attack on the Capitol. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoFormer President Donald Trump falsely claimed Thursday that his supporters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 posed “zero threat” — despite the fact that five people died as a result of the violent insurrection, including a Capitol Police officer.“It was zero threat. Right...…The former president’s remarks represent perhaps his most serious distortion yet of the events of Jan. 6.This photo shows supporters of former President Donald Trump, with a Confederate-themed flag among others, listening to him speak as they rally in Washington before the deadly attack on the Capitol. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoFormer President Donald Trump falsely claimed Thursday that his supporters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 posed “zero threat” — despite the fact that five people died as a result of the violent insurrection, including a Capitol Police officer.“It was zero threat. Right...WW…

But the president said the rule was a Jim Crow relic that was “being abused in gigantic way.”President Joe Biden declined to say Thursday that he would support ending the 60-vote threshold required for Senate passage of most bills, even as the arcane maneuver continues to imperil Democrats’ legislative agenda.Biden’s remarks came during his first news conference as president, in response to a question about how many votes should be required to break a filibuster: 60, or a simple majority of 51. He had not previously addressed that central issue, even while suggesting senators should be...…But the president said the rule was a Jim Crow relic that was “being abused in gigantic way.”President Joe Biden declined to say Thursday that he would support ending the 60-vote threshold required for Senate passage of most bills, even as the arcane maneuver continues to imperil Democrats’ legislative agenda.Biden’s remarks came during his first news conference as president, in response to a question about how many votes should be required to break a filibuster: 60, or a simple majority of 51. He had not previously addressed that central issue, even while suggesting senators should be...WW…

The presidential proclamation comes amid an escalating controversy over local law enforcement’s comments about the shooting suspect’s possible motivation.A Georgia sheriff’s office captain was replaced on Thursday as a spokesman for the investigation into the killings at three separate Atlanta-area spas, amid criticism over his perceived callousness in addressing the public.Cherokee County Communications Director Erika Neldner said in a statement that she would take over media inquiries related to the investigation of the Tuesday shootings, according to The Associated Press. Her statement...…The presidential proclamation comes amid an escalating controversy over local law enforcement’s comments about the shooting suspect’s possible motivation.A Georgia sheriff’s office captain was replaced on Thursday as a spokesman for the investigation into the killings at three separate Atlanta-area spas, amid criticism over his perceived callousness in addressing the public.Cherokee County Communications Director Erika Neldner said in a statement that she would take over media inquiries related to the investigation of the Tuesday shootings, according to The Associated Press. Her statement...WW…

“I don’t know about his plans, but his relationship with me, I think, is good and strong,” the California senator said of the governor.Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced last November that she would step down from her role as the Judiciary Committee’s top Democrat in the next Congress. | Greg Nash/Pool Photo via APSen. Dianne Feinstein accused reporters Tuesday of misinterpreting remarks from California Gov. Gavin Newsom about her hypothetical replacement and insisted she would serve out the remainder of her term.“Please, we’re very good friends. I don’t think he meant that the way some people...…“I don’t know about his plans, but his relationship with me, I think, is good and strong,” the California senator said of the governor.Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced last November that she would step down from her role as the Judiciary Committee’s top Democrat in the next Congress. | Greg Nash/Pool Photo via APSen. Dianne Feinstein accused reporters Tuesday of misinterpreting remarks from California Gov. Gavin Newsom about her hypothetical replacement and insisted she would serve out the remainder of her term.“Please, we’re very good friends. I don’t think he meant that the way some people...WW…

The actor said he wants “to get into a leadership role in the next chapter of my life.”Matthew McConaughey addresses the audience at an event. | Chris Pizzello/AP PhotoActor Matthew McConaughey confirmed Friday that he is seriously considering running for governor of Texas in 2022, but acknowledged he had not yet decided whether he would “be most useful” in public office.“It’s a very honorable consideration. So am I considering that? Sure. It’s a great thing to and an honorable thing to be able to consider,” McConaughey told Al Roker, the co-host of NBC’s “Today” show, in an interview.“What...…The actor said he wants “to get into a leadership role in the next chapter of my life.”Matthew McConaughey addresses the audience at an event. | Chris Pizzello/AP PhotoActor Matthew McConaughey confirmed Friday that he is seriously considering running for governor of Texas in 2022, but acknowledged he had not yet decided whether he would “be most useful” in public office.“It’s a very honorable consideration. So am I considering that? Sure. It’s a great thing to and an honorable thing to be able to consider,” McConaughey told Al Roker, the co-host of NBC’s “Today” show, in an interview.“What...WW…

“What we absolutely won’t do is take personnel advice from a talk show host,” said the Pentagon’s top spokesperson.Tucker Carlson complained during his prime-time program that while “China’s military becomes more masculine … our military needs to become, as Joe Biden says, more feminine.”Senior military officials are condemning Fox News host Tucker Carlson for saying this week that President Joe Biden is making a “mockery” of the armed forces through efforts to recruit and keep women in the service.On Tuesday, Carlson complained during his prime-time program that while “China’s military...…“What we absolutely won’t do is take personnel advice from a talk show host,” said the Pentagon’s top spokesperson.Tucker Carlson complained during his prime-time program that while “China’s military becomes more masculine … our military needs to become, as Joe Biden says, more feminine.”Senior military officials are condemning Fox News host Tucker Carlson for saying this week that President Joe Biden is making a “mockery” of the armed forces through efforts to recruit and keep women in the service.On Tuesday, Carlson complained during his prime-time program that while “China’s military...WW…

The videos Thursday are just the latest public initiative by former presidents not to include Donald Trump.All living former presidents and first ladies — with the exception of Donald and Melania Trump — appear in a public service announcement released Thursday urging Americans to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.shows Barack and Michelle Obama, George W. and Laura Bush, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter receiving their shots. , filmed at Arlington National Cemetery, features former Presidents Obama, Bush and Clinton encouraging vaccination.“We urge you to...…The videos Thursday are just the latest public initiative by former presidents not to include Donald Trump.All living former presidents and first ladies — with the exception of Donald and Melania Trump — appear in a public service announcement released Thursday urging Americans to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.shows Barack and Michelle Obama, George W. and Laura Bush, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter receiving their shots. , filmed at Arlington National Cemetery, features former Presidents Obama, Bush and Clinton encouraging vaccination.“We urge you to...WW…

Other public polling published this week has shown Biden with similar margins of support.President Joe Biden's approval numbers dip slightly for his handling of the economy, but he still maintains majority support on that issue. | Oliver Contreras-Pool/Getty ImagesA solid majority of Americans say they approve of President Joe Biden’s early job performance, according to a new survey, with even more respondents giving him positive marks for his management of the coronavirus pandemic.The released Friday reports that 60 percent of U.S. adults surveyed approve of Biden’s handling of his job,...…Other public polling published this week has shown Biden with similar margins of support.President Joe Biden's approval numbers dip slightly for his handling of the economy, but he still maintains majority support on that issue. | Oliver Contreras-Pool/Getty ImagesA solid majority of Americans say they approve of President Joe Biden’s early job performance, according to a new survey, with even more respondents giving him positive marks for his management of the coronavirus pandemic.The released Friday reports that 60 percent of U.S. adults surveyed approve of Biden’s handling of his job,...WW…

"When you’re in the ballroom, when you’re seated, you should still be wearing a mask," CPAC deputy director Carly Patrick said.Organizers of the Conservative Political Action Conference were met with boos on Friday morning as they encouraged the crowd inside a Florida hotel ballroom to put on face masks in compliance with the host venue’s policies.The awkward moment unfolded early on the first day of programming at the American Conservative Union’s annual confab and represented a confusing shift in rhetoric from prior speakers who uniformly mocked coronavirus-related restrictions in a...…"When you’re in the ballroom, when you’re seated, you should still be wearing a mask," CPAC deputy director Carly Patrick said.Organizers of the Conservative Political Action Conference were met with boos on Friday morning as they encouraged the crowd inside a Florida hotel ballroom to put on face masks in compliance with the host venue’s policies.The awkward moment unfolded early on the first day of programming at the American Conservative Union’s annual confab and represented a confusing shift in rhetoric from prior speakers who uniformly mocked coronavirus-related restrictions in a...WW…

Moon Jae-in helped broker two summit meetings between Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during a ceremony. | Jeon Heon-Kyun/Getty ImagesSouth Korean President Moon Jae-in criticized former President Donald Trump’s diplomacy toward North Korea and failure to achieve denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula during his time in office.“He beat around the bush and failed to pull it through,” Moon, who is scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden in Washington next month, in an interview published Wednesday.Moon, elected South Korea’s leader in...…Moon Jae-in helped broker two summit meetings between Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during a ceremony. | Jeon Heon-Kyun/Getty ImagesSouth Korean President Moon Jae-in criticized former President Donald Trump’s diplomacy toward North Korea and failure to achieve denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula during his time in office.“He beat around the bush and failed to pull it through,” Moon, who is scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden in Washington next month, in an interview published Wednesday.Moon, elected South Korea’s leader in...WW…